Security Analyst

Security Analyst VPS5 Ongoing PN20009753
Enjoy a career that makes a difference by helping to shape the education experience for Victoria.

• Be part of a vibrant Department culture with a strong sense of community and inclusion.
• Join the Education State.
• At the Department of Education, we are committed to giving every Victorian the best learning and development experience, making our state a smarter, fairer, more prosperous place.

The Information Management and Technology Division (IMTD) guides the Departments' digital capability and is leading digital transformation for the Department including Victorian government schools. The Division architects, manages and supports the largest technology network in Victoria, supporting a user base of approximately 750,000 staff and students.
IMTD provides innovation and leadership in the transformation and management of the Department's digital capability through the implementation of solutions on the department's cloud environment (IaaS), enterprise cloud platforms (PaaS) and software (SaaS), using agile practices with a focus on user experience, security, and integration.
About the opportunity
This is an ongoing opportunity to join the Information Security team within IMTD reporting to the Information Security Manager.
The Security Ananlyst role provides cyber risk advisory, specifically as it relates to third-party supplier risk, in a fast, high-volume service. This role will actively utilise available platforms to provide insights and ongoing security response to maintain the department's security posture.
About you
If you are interested in gaining significant experience and exposure working with Victoria's largest network and userbase, be a change lead for an important cohort of the Victorian community (school children and staff) and be part of a vibrant team of professionals focused on enhancing education outcomes for Victorians, we encourage you to apply.
As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Cyber Security or related field
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, evaluating third-party security practices, and making recommendations based on findings.
• Proven experience conducting security threat assessments to identify risks and inform on recommended mitigations that support designs, product selection and procurement.
• Seeks to Identify and implement improvement opportunities, strategy for improved efficiency, productivity gains, best practices.

Why join us?

• An emphasis on work / life balance.
• High-performing team environment.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Personal & Professional development opportunities.
• Access to salary packaging and novated leasing.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the , and our .
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Applications close 22/01/2024
Job details
Job Reference: VG/DE/FPIS/20009753F
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Job Function: IT and Telecommunications
Classification: VPSG5
Salary Range: $106,534 - $128,897
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 08-Jan-2024
Application Close Date: 22-Jan-2024
Attachments: (Word, 243KB)
Job Specification
Contact:
Imran Minhas
imran.minhas@education.vic.gov.au